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Naugatuck State Forest
4.9 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · Running trail in Beacon Falls, Connecticut · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Naugatuck State Forest yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Hiking spot featuring trails that wind through a forested area with waterfalls.
What runners say about Naugatuck State Forest
“Another beautiful day in The Naugatuck Forest.”
“Well marked and a great hike with beautiful views.”
Beautiful trails and waterfalls! Great hiking spot! I carried my baby on me while I hiked, and it was great! If you bring a baby, I'd definitely go with 1 or 2 friends, though, just for help on some of the more difficult parts of the trail.
A great place with a lot of trails and some really good high points to take it all in. Different types of hiking throughout. Really good workout if you climb up and down the side trails, nice quiet stroll if you stick to the lower sections.
Have some peace in your life and sit by the waterfalls and run down any of those kids vandalizing the place with an exceptionally large vehicle
Good hike, the path up to the waterfall and slightly beyond is decently wide but then it narrows and a lot of loose rocks( make sure to wear hiking boots or high top shoes ) Otherwise no complaints. Dont be frightened by the gun shots there is a gun range near by.
Trail conditions & character
“Have some peace in your life and sit by the waterfalls and run down any of those kids vandalizing the place with an exceptionally large vehicle”
Plan your run at Naugatuck State Forest
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
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